The Saga continues:
You may already know "The Story of Us,"
As with most stories, ours is evolving. First of all, my sister and her husband have joined the group. All 3 couples with be sharing responsibilities ( and life ) on an acre(+) in Camas. We each have our own space, and each of us has territorial and pastoral views. It's simply serene - and quiet! We were all craving views of Nature As Neighbors and Elbow Room for the Soul.
Mom and dad's little guest house will be built on a private spot in back of the main house. We can't wait to see the site prepped for building. Meanwhile, the main is a full daylight home - sis and her husband are on one level, we will live on the upper level. My sister has always wanted a rustic cabin and the daylight basement is decked out with plenty of knotty pine. The ceilings are uncharacteristically high. The effect is very charming and roomy, yet cabin inspired.
Our home gives one the feeling of living in the branches of trees. Recently, some visiting friends dubbed it "The Treehouse," and it seems to fit. Yet, all 3 houses will featured one-level living. A large deck is already my favorite spot to do "nothing." It's amazingly quiet and looks out over the peaceful scenery. Birds and insects buzz about with wild abandon. While we do have some neighbors, none of us looks directly into someone's space or vantage point. It's heaven.
So far, we've put in all new floors, new bath vanities and lights, and repainted our entire level. So long, mid 90's. We are also going to gut the kitchen at some point and replace all of the appliances. At this point, a new refrigerator and a thorough cleaning of the old oak cabinets will have to suffice. We will be spending a lot of time in the coming months getting mom and dads small house designed and built.
For a time, they will be living between my sister and brother-in-laws gorgeous RV, and one of our guest bedrooms. Good thing we all have a sense of adventure. Today, we will finish moving mom and dad up to the property in order to get their current townhouse ready to sell. My sister and brother-in-law have been there for nearly 6 weeks. My husband and I are next. We can't wait.
More to Come with ViewHomes of Clark County, WA ( with a bit of land).
Stay tuned as we continue with this saga of multi-generational living. Choosing a ViewHome in Clark County often affords us with the luxury of wide open spaces and nature. Room to roam. We specialize in these types of properties and fully understand the desire of seeking a retreat, as much as a home. While we enjoyed the conveniences of our old neighborhood, we longed for a private sanctuary. We found it - and we'd be more than delighted to help you find yours. Harcourts USA - The Carl Group.
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